Pro Hockey Rumors

The following players were involved in transactions between NHL clubs and their AHL affiliates. Defenseman Lawrence Pilut was sent by the Buffalo Sabres to the Rochester Americans as an emergency loan. Pilut has split his season between Rochester and Buffalo, appearing in 17 games for the Sabres with a goal and an assist and suiting up for 30 games with Rochester with 19 … [Read more...] about AHL Shuffle: 03/08/23

The Washington Capitals’ status as a conservative seller at the deadline may have surprised fans just a few months ago. A relatively secure Wild Card position in late 2022 has since fallen by the wayside, mainly due to injuries to key players.Their longest-term absence has been that of defenseman John Carlson, who hasn’t played since December 23 after taking a slapshot to the … [Read more...] about John Carlson Practices In Non-Contact Jersey

As the NHL looks forward to the playoffs, transactions are still happening across the league and internationally as well. Here are some of the minor transactions and news pieces so far today. The Colorado Avalanche has announced that goaltender Jonas Johansson has been recalled from the AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles. On the heels of incredibly shaky starts from Justus Annunen … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 03/06/23

While trade deadline day was largely a dud in itself, that was because so many moves were made in the days leading up to March 3rd.  With that in mind, here is a recap of the trades made in the Eastern Conference in the ten days leading up to deadline day to show who all moved where in what was a busy trade period overall.  Players and picks that were acquired and then flipped … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Roundup: Eastern Conference

WonWhile the Capitals moved some of their pending unrestricted free agents and extended others, two players that are eligible to hit the open market didn’t move in winger Conor Sheary and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk.  Speaking with reporters after yesterday’s deadline including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link), GM Brian MacLellan indicated that they’d rather have the … [Read more...] about MacLellan: Chance To Re-Sign Sheary And Van Riemsdyk Worth More Than Possible Trade Return